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Quote by Malcolm Gladwell

“The notion that the only way you can critically engage with a person’s ideas is to take a shot at them, is to be openly critical — this is actually nonsense. Some of the most effective ways in which you deal with someone’s idea are to treat them completely at face value, and with an enormous amount of respect. That’s actually a faster way to engage with what they’re getting at than to lob grenades in their direction… If you’re going to hold someone to what they believe, make sure you accurately represent what they believe.”

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Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell is a Canadian journalist and author known for his insightful analysis of social psychology and business. His works explore the psychological mechanisms behind human behavior, decision-making, and success. more

“I never understood why, but the best of girls like gangsters. This was something that was always odd to me. Here, you have fine working girls who are involved with someone who isn’t working, just sitting on the blocks all day with a big gun in his waist. For some girls, they like that. I don’t know why. Scrooge, former leader of the Rebellion Raiders street gang that once boasted of having some ten thousand members”

Respect Sex Appeal Bad Boys Street Fame Out Laws Gang Attraction Gang Life Style Ladies And Gangsters

Book:The Fight of My Life is Wrapped Up in My Father

Source: The Fight of My Life is Wrapped Up in My Father

“Simple question,' Uncle Todd repeated. 'Do you deserve respect?' 'Yeah,' Dylan answered. 'Well, you're never deserving of any more respect in life than you give. I don't see you showing the world much respect. Until you show the world respect, the world won't respect you, and neither will I.”

Respect

Book:Jungle of Bones

Source: Jungle of Bones

“The forms of manners which should be scrupulously observed are, invariably, those which contribute to the comfort, or dignity of others.”

Respect Manners

Author:Josephine Ross

“Do you know the reason why fellas liked hanging around me? It is because I made them feel appreciated and respected. If you were a scary fella but you are good at stealing cars, then be good at that. This is where your respect is coming from. Scrooge, former leader of the Rebellion Raiders street gang that once boasted of having some ten thousand members.”